Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Date and Time: Know Full Schedule

The 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu have already concluded, with voting held on April 23 in a single phase, marking a crucial moment in the state’s political calendar. The polls were part of a wider electoral cycle that also saw high-stakes contests in Assam, Kerala, West Bengal and Puducherry, drawing nationwide attention. With a strong voter turnout reported across constituencies, the focus has now shifted to the counting of votes and the final outcome. The Election Commission of India (ECI), which oversaw the polling process under tight security and logistical arrangements, has scheduled the counting for May 4, when the results will determine the next government in one of India’s most politically influential states.Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Date

& Time-Single-phase voting-Counting date: 4 May 2026The single-phase polling model has historically been used in Tamil Nadu due to its administrative feasibility and relatively stable security environment.

Tamil Nadu Exit Polls

Exit poll predictions are out, but confusion prevails about the fate of Tamil Nadu assembly elections as pollsters seem divided about the Dravidian state forecast. JVC Voter has emerged as the big outlier in Tamil Nadu's exit poll battle, becoming the only major pollster to predict a clear win for the AIADMK-led alliance.According to JVC Voter, the AIADMK alliance could win 128-148 seats, comfortably ahead of the DMK-led front, which it projects at just 75-95 seats. It sees actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) winning only 8-15 seats.That sharply contrasts with most other exit polls, which put the DMK-led alliance ahead. Agencies such as Peoples Pulse, Peoples Insight, Praja Poll, P-Marq and Matrize have all projected a DMK victory, though their seat estimates vary.The biggest surprise, however, comes from Axis My India. In a stunning forecast, it predicts Vijay's TVK could win between 98 and 120 seats in its very first Assembly election. If that happens, it would completely transform Tamil Nadu politics and potentially push the state into a three-cornered contest.Kamakhya Analytics has also given TVK a strong showing, projecting 67-81 seats, enough to make Vijay a major power centre.